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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.94, 232.56 and 133.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.94, 232.56 and 133.26 is: 198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.94 : 232.56 = 133.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.94/232.56 = 133.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.94x = 232.56 × 133.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.94x = 30,990.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,990.95/155.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.74

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